Friday, March 24, 2017

Bibs and other things

Last month I told you that I was going to make either a Sunbonnet Sue or Sam wall hanging for a friend's new grandchild which was due early March but the new parents did not want to know what they were having so I had to wait before making that decision. Well they had another girl and that got me thinking that perhaps I should make something else for the new bub so that big sister felt a bit special and had something different as her gift from us. Big sisters can sometimes feel a" bit left out" when a new baby arrives on the scene so with that in mind I decided to make a couple of patchwork bibs instead. It was interesting to think back when cutting up the fabric what it was left over from.

I used this pattern for Miss M when making her bibs a few years ago and found that they were a good size and the velcro fastening can be adjusted as necks grow. I put flannelette on the back which is soft and also absorbent.

Next item on my list in the sewing room was some in-between long pants for Miss M now that we are in autumn although the temps are far from autumnal but the time will come and it will be a bit too cool for shorts and twirly skirts. I had already made another pink pair but forgot to photograph them before handing them over. Miss M requested pockets in these as we all know that 3 year olds have many treasures which need to go with them during the day.

Next on the list is to start cutting out the fabric for Miss M's winter quilt. I hope to make a start on that tomorrow.